Official Host Hotel Sheraton Centre Hotel 123 Queen Street West. Toronto, ON M5H 2M9 Reservations: 1-888-625-5144 Please specify that you are booking with Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation or Weekend to End Women's Cancers. Rate: $189 (single/double/triple/quadruple) Click here for further information.
The following hotels are Weekend recommended hotels. They are good hotel options for the night of Saturday, September 8th, 2012 as they are located close to camp at Downsview Park.
Hotel Option #1 Holiday Inn Express Toronto North 30 Norfinch Drive, North York, ON, M3N1X1 Reservations:416-665-3500 or 1-800-563-9981 Rates: Starting from $94.99 If you are calling the hotel directly, please ask for the Downsview Park Rate. The Holiday Inn Express Toronto North York is conveniently located only 10 minutes from Downsview Park. For every room booked The Weekend the hotel will donate 5% toward Princess Margaret Hospital! PLEASE NOTE: There will be no shuttles coming from the Holiday Inn Express to The Weekend on Saturday morning. If you plan on staying at the Holiday Inn Express, you will have to provide your own transportation to the event.Click here to book a room online.
Hotel Option #2 Comfort Inn Toronto North 66 Norfinch Drive, North York, ON, M3N1X1 Reservations:416-736-4700 or 1-877-436-9457 Rates: Starting from $94.99 f you are calling the hotel directly, please ask for the Downsview Park Rate. The Comfort Inn Toronto North York is conveniently located only 10 minutes from Downsview Park. For every room booked The Weekend the hotel will donate 5% toward Princess Margaret Hospital! PLEASE NOTE: There will be no shuttles coming from the Comfort Inn Toronto North York to The Weekend on Saturday morning. If you plan on staying at the Comfort Inn Toronto North York, you will have to provide your own transportation to the event.Click here to book a room online.
ARRIVING ON SITE
PARKING
Parking is available at Direct Energy Centre Parking lots. The single day rate without an overnight stay will be $14.
Overnight parking will be in the garage only, and will be cash payment at an attendant booth. Overnight rates will be a Flat Rate of $20. We recognize that the majority of overnight parkers will arrive on Saturday morning and leave on Sunday afternoon. However the single Flat rate of $20 will allow overnight parking on either Friday night, Saturday night, or both nights. Select here for more information and a map of Direct Energy Centre parking options.
Update: Due to the latest weather conditions, the venue for tomorrow morning check-in, breakfast and Opening ceremonies is moving indoors to Halls D and C at the Direct Energy Centre. If you are driving, we recommend parking in the underground structure at this venue.
EVENT SCHEDULE AND DETAILS
CEREMONIES Please read carefully for important information regarding the Shoppers Drug mart Weekend to End Women's Cancers.
The venue for tomorrow morning check-in, breakfast and Opening ceremonies is moving indoors to Halls D and C at the Direct Energy Centre. If you are driving, we recommend parking in the underground structure at this venue.
The current weather forecast is for very wet weather, so please be prepared. Ensure your belongings stay as dry as possible by double bagging them in a thick plastic garbage bag before placing into your suitcase. And ensure YOU stay as dry as possible by wearing protective rain gear.
Rain or shine it will be a great 10 years strong celebration in our quest to end all women’s cancers. Thank You and See you tomorrow !
Opening Ceremonies begin promptly at 8 am on Saturday, September 8th.
Opening Ceremonies are located at: Direct Energy Centre
Halls D and C at the Direct Energy Centre
Toronto, Ontario
Closing ceremonies begin at 4:00 pm, on Sunday, September 9th.
Closing Ceremonies are located at: The Ricoh Coliseum
100 Princes' Boulevard Toronto
ON M6K 3C3
Be sure to arrive between 11:15am and 4:00pm on Sunday so you don't miss the excitement!
PARKING
Parking is available at Direct Energy Centre Parking lots. The single day rate without an overnight stay will be $14.
Overnight parking will be in the garage only, and will be cash payment at an attendant booth. Overnight rates will be a Flat Rate of $20. We recognize that the majority of overnight parkers will arrive on Saturday morning and leave on Sunday afternoon. However the single Flat rate of $20 will allow overnight parking on either Friday night, Saturday night, or both nights. Select here for more information and a map of Direct Energy Centre parking options.
BREAKFAST AND OPENING CEREMONIES
Please arrive early to avoid missing Opening Ceremonies. Opening Ceremonies will begin promptly at 8:00am.
1-Day Walker Finish Line
The 1-Day Walker’s Finish Line is at Downsview Park. Join your 1-Day Walkers as they take the final steps of their amazing journey between 2:00pm-7:00pm on Saturday. 1-Day Walkers are welcomed to celebrate their journey at Camp with their fellow Walkers. Food and Drink will be available for purchase on site. Gourmet food trucks on-site include: Blue Donkey Streatery, Caplanskys, and Cupcake Diner!
CAMP ENTERTAINMENT
Get excited for camp entertainment after dinner on Saturday! Don’t forget to bring your ID. This year we in celebration of 10 Years Strong we are pumping up the volume on our traditional camp entertainment with an All Star line-up, and special event catering! Just visit our Special 2012 Event page to learn more.